A Think Talk was held at Derasat titled 'Between Martyrdom & Deterrence: Iranian asymmetric warfare' by Dr. Mitchell Belfer, President of the Euro-Gulf Information Centre in Rome, Italy on Tuesday 28th January, 2020.
Members of the Shura Council visited the Derasat Library to activate the partnership agreement signed last year and to hear presentations on research work and library activities. Full Press Release can be found on the Arabic site.
Bahraini photographers are urged to submit their photos that document urban life in Bahrain, reflecting urban challenges, and aspirations towards inclusive and sustainable urban societies. Send photos to the following link by January 27th - https://bit.ly/359Dpay
Derasat's Surveys & Opinion Polls Directorate has announced a new survey that will map the pros and cons of video games and their effects on children, adolescents and youth. The study will survey a large segment of individuals aged between 10 and 18 years to identify and record practices and patterns in playing video games.
The Quarterly Board of Trustees meeting reviewed activities and research carried out over the last 3 months. This press release is in Arabic only.
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies, “Derasat”, will celebrate its tenth anniversary on December 14th, held under the theme “from vision to reality”.
A regional consultation workshop was held in Manama, Bahrain on 20 November 2019 to discuss and validate the first draft of the 2nd State of Arab Cities report, aiming to identify the most persistent challenges facing Arab cities with regards to financing urban infrastructure, and propose policy recommendations and effective responses to address these challenges.
A recent workshop held by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) focused on Gulf-US relations.
At the 6th Abu Dhabi Security Forum, organised by the Emirates Policy Center, Derasat Chairman pointed out the precarious regional situation saying that, “Concerted efforts are the only way to address challenges facing us”..........
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in science and research with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) in the former’s headquarters.
A new research paper by Dr Omar Al Ubaydli examines the current state of the US economy, and the likelihood of it entering a recession during the period 2019-2020
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), in partnership with the American Political Science Association (APSA) in the MENA region, and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, will organize workshop titled ‘Women and Development in the Gulf’, gathering prominent experts in labor, higher education, and energy, 6-7 November 2019 at Derasat headquarters in Awali, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Derasat recently published volume 10 of its refereed, semi-annual eponymous journal ‘Derasat’, containing analyses highlighting the most important Gulf-related, regional, and global issues.
Visit to the United Nations Technological Innovation Laboratory and Demos Helsinki Research Center in Finland
Dearsat will conduct an opinion poll that aims to understand better citizen attitudes and behaviour towards water and electricity usage with the aim to create more awareness on the impact of over-consumption.
Derasat hosted an introductory workshop for representatives of government service centres in preparation for the start of the second round of evaluations which will start in October this year.
Derasat signed an MOU with Tamkeen to enhance collaboration in support of initiatives by Bahraini researchers and to promote Bahrain’s position as a regional and international leader in sustainable economic development.
The Sustainable Energy Center and Derasat signed an MOU that will to promote renewable energy initiatives and projects in Bahrain and enhance collaboration and research activities.
A new opinion poll addressed the public's attitude to current tension between Iran and the United States suggesting they see it as unlikely...
